Spring Tea & Sweet Treats with Artisan Market & Makerie

Spring Tea & Sweet Treats with Artisan Market & Makerie

The Chaffee Art Center invites you to our Annual Spring Tea & Sweet Treats with Artisan Market & Makerie on Saturday, May 3, 10am–2pm.

Join us for Spring Tea & Sweet Treats celebrating moms everywhere!  Plan to stop by the Chaffee for our FREE Makerie Activities (While supplies last):
• Cardmaking with Evie Towsley
• Create Mini Spring Wreaths DIY
• Mandala Flowerpot Painting

This FUN event will also have FREE Chair Massages by BeeJay (10-Minute) from 11:30am–1:30pm.
DEMOS to include Art of Collage with Mary Fran Lloyd.  Plus, Door prizes AND MORE!

While you relax and experience the free activities surrounded by art, be sure to enjoy Tea & a delicious Sweet Treat — $5 donation per person.

There will be lots of gift ideas for others or yourself! Explore the current Exhibit with work for sale by the VT Pastel Society and Chaffee Artist Members, and our Gallery Shoppe filled with unique, affordable, handmade items. A few artists will have kiosk areas with their art for sale.  Browse the rest of the mansion and take in the 1890’s architecture while experiencing the beauty of the Queen Anne Victorian Mansion. 

Not able to make it, plan to visit and enjoy a hot cup of tea, cider, cocoa or some old-fashioned candy while you browse, or plan to meet a friend and cozy up in one of our many seating areas. Free Wi-Fi available. While here, picture your next special event, bridal shower, wedding, birthday, meeting, or retreat being held in our beautiful mansion, fondly known by its first owners as Sunny Gables. Winter Hours: Thursday and Friday, 10am–5pm; Saturday 10am–3pm. There is no charge. A donation would be appreciated.

Check out this website and the Chaffee Art Center Instagram and Facebook pages for updates on events, summer camps, classes for all ages and more. Call 802.775.0356, [email protected], or stop by the Chaffee Art Center at 16 South Main Street in Rutland, VT.